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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 366.25 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 366.25 and 97.90 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 366.25 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/366.25 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 366.25 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 35,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,855.88/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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